Shape Of My Heart
Backstreet Boys Lyrics


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Yeah, yeah

Baby, please try to forgive me
Stay here don't put out the glow
Hold me now don't bother
If every minute it makes me weaker
You can save me from the man that I've become, oh yeah
Looking back on the things I've done
I was trying to be someone
I played my part, kept you in the dark
Now let me show you the shape of my heart

Sadness is beautiful, loneliness that's tragical
So help me I can't win this war, oh no
Touch me now, don't bother
If every second it makes me weaker
You can save me from the man I've become

Looking back on the things I've done
I was trying to be someone (trying)
I played my part, kept you in the dark (in the dark)
Now let me show you the shape of my heart

I'm here with my confession
Got nothing to hide no more
I don't know where to start
But to show you the shape of my heart

I'm lookin' back on things I've done
I never wanna play the same old part
I'll keep you in the dark (keep you in the dark)
Now let me show you the shape of my heart
Looking back on the things I've done
I was trying to be someone (trying to be someone)
I played my part, kept you in the dark
Now let me show you the shape of my heart (now let me show you the shape of my heart)
Looking back on the things I've done
I was trying to be someone
I played my part, kept you in the dark
Now let me show you the shape of





Show you the shape of my heart

Overall Meaning

The Backstreet Boys’ hit song “Shape of My Heart” is an introspective look at a man’s past mistakes and his desire to come clean with the person he loves, hoping she can forgive him. The lyrics start with a plea, asking the partner to forgive him and not give up on their relationship. He admits that his past actions, the things he’s done, have been out of line, and now he wants to show her who he truly is. He is aware of the sadness and tragedy resulting from his actions, but he feels like he is in over his head and cannot win this battle on his own. In this vulnerable moment, he hopes that she can save him from himself and from the man he’s become.


As the song progresses, he looks back on the things he’s done and realizes he was trying to impress others and be someone he was not. He concealed parts of himself from his partner, leaving her in the dark. But now he wants to come clean, confess his mistakes, and show her the “shape of his heart.” This phrase implies that he is baring his soul to her, revealing the true essence of his being. He promises to keep her in the light and never play the same old part again. Instead, he will show her the real him.


Overall, “Shape of My Heart” is a touching tribute to the power of human vulnerability, repentance, and forgiveness. It teaches us that no one is perfect, and everyone makes mistakes, but it is possible to reconcile and learn from them.


Line by Line Meaning

Baby, please try to forgive me
I know I messed up, but I'm asking for your forgiveness


Stay here don't put out the glow
Please don't leave me, don't let our love fade away


Hold me now don't bother
Just hold me close and comfort me, I need you right now


If every minute it makes me weaker
Thinking about what I've done is painful and draining me emotionally


You can save me from the man that I've become, oh yeah
I'm not happy with who I've become, but you can save me and bring me back to who I used to be


Looking back on the things I've done
Reflecting on past mistakes and regrets


I was trying to be someone
I was trying to be someone else, not my true self


I played my part, kept you in the dark
I acted a certain way to hide my true feelings and keep you in the dark


Now let me show you the shape of my heart
Now I want to be honest and show you who I really am


Sadness is beautiful, loneliness that's tragical
Feeling sad can be beautiful in a way, but being lonely is heartbreaking


So help me I can't win this war, oh no
I'm struggling and can't overcome my inner battles alone


Touch me now, don't bother
Please touch me and let me feel your love, I need it now more than ever


I'm here with my confession
I'm here admitting guilt and asking for forgiveness


Got nothing to hide no more
I'm done hiding and pretending, I'm ready to be honest


I don't know where to start
I'm overwhelmed and don't know how to begin making things right


I never wanna play the same old part
I don't want to hide my true self or pretend to be someone else anymore


Now let me show you the shape of my heart
Now I want to show you the real me, my true heart




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Anthem Entertainment
Written by: Lisa Miskovsky, Martin (pka: Max Martin) Sandberg, Rami Yacoub

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Yeah, yeah

Baby, please try to forgive me
Stay here don't put out the glow
Hold me now don't bother
If every minute it makes me weaker
You can save me from the man that I've become, oh yeah

Looking back on the things I've done
I was trying to be someone
I played my part, kept you in the dark
Now let me show you the shape of my heart

Sadness is beautiful, loneliness that's tragical
So help me I can't win this war, oh no
Touch me now, don't bother
If every second it makes me weaker
You can save me from the man I've become

Looking back on the things I've done
I was trying to be someone (trying)
I played my part, kept you in the dark (in the dark)
Now let me show you the shape of my heart

I'm here with my confession
Got nothing to hide no more
I don't know where to start
But to show you the shape of my heart

I'm lookin' back on things I've done
I never wanna play the same old part
I'll keep you in the dark (keep you in the dark)
Now let me show you the shape of my heart
Looking back on the things I've done
I was trying to be someone (trying to be someone)
I played my part, kept you in the dark
Now let me show you the shape of my heart (now let me show you the shape of my heart)
Looking back on the things I've done
I was trying to be someone
I played my part, kept you in the dark
Now let me show you the shape of

Show you the shape of my heart



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Lyrics

Yeah, yeah
Baby, please try to forgive me
Stay here don't put out the glow
Hold me now don't bother
If every minute it makes me weaker
You can save me from the man that I've become, oh yeah
Looking back on the things I've done
I was trying to be someone
I played my part, kept you in the dark
Now let me show you the shape of my heart
Sadness is beautiful, loneliness that's tragical
So help me I can't win this war, oh no
Touch me now, don't bother
If every second it makes me weaker
You can save me from the man I've become
Looking back on the things I've done
I was trying to be someone (trying)
I played my part, kept you in the dark (in the dark)
Now let me show you the shape of my heart
I'm here with my confession
Got nothing to hide no more
I don't know where to start
But to show you the shape of my heart
I'm lookin' back on things I've done
I never wanna play the same old part
I'll keep you in the dark (keep you in the dark)
Now let me show you the shape of my heart
Looking back on the things I've done
I was trying to be someone (trying to be someone)
I played my part, kept you in the dark
Now let me show you the shape of my heart (now let me show you the shape of my heart)
Looking back on the things I've done
I was trying to be someone
I played my part, kept you in the dark
Now let me show you the shape of
Show you the shape of my heart



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